SE19 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Crescent, 0.7km from Norwood New Town in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Gipsy Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE19 1AE is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £520k, down 19.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SE19 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00015464 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA CRESCENT, SE19 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA CRESCENT, SE19 1AE.
253
40
£ 55,500 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE19 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SE19 1AE has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 19.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE19 1AE. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 425,000
40 sales · Mean £ 405,276
Semi-Detached
£ 1,485,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,485,000
Detached
£ 1,650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE19 1AE is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rockmount Primary School
Paxton Primary School
Priory School
Kingswood Primary School
The Norwood School
St Joseph's RC Infant School
St Joseph's RC Junior School
All Saints CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Railway Bell0.3 km
- The Paxton0.6 km
- The Two Towers0.6 km
- Cocktail Embassy0.6 km
- The Sparrowhawk0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Gipsy Rose Cafe0.6 km
- Golden Bowl0.6 km
- The Indian Dining Club0.6 km
- Eastern cuisine0.4 km
- Manuel's0.6 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Golden Fry0.3 km
- Spice Hill0.3 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.6 km
- Colairo's Cafe-Deli0.5 km
- Elia The Authentic Greek0.5 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- H m newsmarket0.4 km
- Shell uk ltd (grocery)0.9 km
- Craft And Courage0.5 km
- AM2PM Food Store1.0 km
- Budgens0.5 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Cooperative Food0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gipsy Hill0.4 km
- Crystal Palace1.1 km
- Sydenham Hill1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Gipsy Hill Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE191AE · Data under Open Government Licence